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Australia's Historical Timeline

By jerseexnicdao
  • The theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia
    Jan 1, 1521

    The theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia

    The early Portuguese navigators claims that they were the first Europeans who caught a sight of Australia.
  • The first recorded landfall by a European on Australian Soil.

    The first recorded landfall by a European on Australian Soil.

    The Dtuch East India Company's ship, under Captain Willem Janszoon.
  • The second recorded landfall by a European.

    The second recorded landfall by a European.

    It occured at Dirk Hartog Island, western coast of Australia. By the Eendracht ship, under Captain Dirk Hartog.
  • The first recorded shipwreck

    The first recorded shipwreck

    The Tryall Ship was wrecked by the Tryal Rocks in Australian Waters.
  • Second Shipwreck

    Second Shipwreck

    The Dutch East India Company's ship, Batavia was wrecked on Houston Aborineos. At least 110 men, women and children were killed.
  • Explored the west coast of Tasmania.

    Explored the west coast of Tasmania.

    Dutch explorer Abel Tasman explored the west coast of Tasmania, landed on its east coast and named the island Anthoonij van Diemenslandt.
  • Explored the west coast of Australia

    Explored the west coast of Australia

    English explorer William Dampier explored the west coast of Australia.
  • Claimed coast for British Crown.

    Claimed coast for British Crown.

    HMS Endeavour, under English Lieutenant James Cook chart the eastern coast and claimed it for British Crown.
  • First fleet of 11 ships

    First fleet of 11 ships

    " The first fleet of 11 ships, led by Governor Arthur Phillip, departed from Great Britian for Australia to begin European Colonisation. "
  • Australia Day

    Australia Day

    The day they claimed that from now on, this day is now celebrated as Australia Day.
  • First Execution in Australia

    First Execution in Australia

    Thomas Barratt was hanged for stealing in stores.
  • Public Executioner

    Public Executioner

    James Freeman was excused for stealing flour, on the condition that he became public executioner.
  • First Bank in Australia

    First Bank in Australia

    The bank of New South Wales in Macquarie Place, Sydney
  • First Prussian Settlers Arrived in South Australia

    First Prussian Settlers Arrived in South Australia

  • Australi'a first municipal authority, the city of Adelaide was published

    Australi'a first municipal authority, the city of Adelaide was published

  • All men over 21 years of age abtained the right to vote

    All men over 21 years of age abtained the right to vote

  • First Congress of Trade unions was held

    First Congress of Trade unions was held

  • first waterborne sewage

    first waterborne sewage

    First waterborne sweage service in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide.
  • Australian National Flag was flown for the first time

    Australian National Flag was flown for the first time

  • First powered aeroplane flight in Australia.

    First powered aeroplane flight in Australia.

  • First World War ends.

    First World War ends.

    About 60,000 Australians died.
  • The 16th Summer Olympics was held in Melbourne

    The 16th Summer Olympics was held in Melbourne

  • Construction in building the sydney opera house begins.

    Construction in building the sydney opera house begins.

  • Australia's first liver transplant operation is performed in Sydney

    Australia's first liver transplant operation is performed in Sydney

  • The fegeral voting age drops to 21 to 18

    The fegeral voting age drops to 21 to 18

  • Sydney Opera House formall opened by Queen Elizabeth ||

    Sydney Opera House formall opened by Queen Elizabeth ||

  • 27th Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney

    27th Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney

  • Longest Heatwave in Australia caoital city recoreded in Adelaide

    Longest Heatwave in Australia caoital city recoreded in Adelaide

  • First Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

    First Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

    Its a parade and festival in Sydney.